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autofax please? by peter
hi, would someone please run an autofax for me? tia, peter VIN: JTKKT624440078203
September 30th 05 11:36 AM
by peter Go to last post
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j & s safe guard / knock sensor by peter
hi, is there any way to test my j & s safe guard box and knock sensor? also, many moons ago, leon sent me an air/fuel mixture read out meter but i do not have the "extender harness" so i am not sure which wire on the 2 wire plug on the meter is the fround and which one goes to the O2 sensor. ...
June 17th 09 03:45 AM
by peter Go to last post
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fs block and head by peter
hi guys, i have a block and head from my 95 for sale. it is excellent to have the "new" motor ready to install rather than having to pull the old motor and waiting for it to be machined etc. the head is probably usable asis but the block would need to be machined. i am in the middle of...
July 8th 09 03:21 AM
by Christopher Muto Go to last post
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it lives! by peter
hi, i have been sporatically posting about my long 95 re-rebuild and yesterday it fired up with no leaks and went for a ride. there are a couple minor adjustments, like the head light panels, but it looks like the super charged 95 m-ed is back on the road. i have a couple questions tho. 1) ...
August 15th 09 06:38 PM
by Iva Go to last post
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real oil gauge readings by peter
hi, part of rebuilding my s/c 95 m-ed was to replace the idiot oil pressure guage with a real one from an earlier car, (93 i think). went it is fairly cold, the gauge reads 30 + to almost 60# on higher rev's but once hot, it reads less than 30 and as low as ~10#. does this sound right? i also...
August 20th 09 09:09 PM
by Chuck[_13_] Go to last post
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95 radiator cracked by peter
hi, wife came home last night saying the car was steaming and very hot. today as i looked at it i see a crack near the upper hose. is this something some epoxy can cure? if not, what are good sources for a radiator? tia, peter
August 2nd 10 02:35 AM
by Chuck[_13_] Go to last post
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torquing the crank bolt by peter
hi, i am trying to torque the crank pulley bolt on my 95 to 120# with tranny in gear and brakes set but cant get to hold. i do not see any access/inspection panel to be able to jam the flywheel... any suggestions? tia, peter
August 24th 10 03:03 AM
by Chris D'Agnolo[_2_] Go to last post
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a different antenna issue by peter
hi, i went to look at something in a defunct car dealer's lot which had nylon rope across the driveway. the car easily went under the rope...except the antenna which got yanked out. no big deal, it is easily put back in. however, the threads on the mast unit are plastic and are shot. i tried...
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October 7th 10 12:49 AM
by Christopher Muto Go to last post
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cat heat shields by peter
hi, the heat shields around swmbo's 95 m-ed with custom exhauste were rattling like a mother-in-laws tongue so i pulled them off...will there be any isues by doing this? tia, peter
September 15th 10 01:20 PM
by Airport Shuttle[_20_] Go to last post
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different oil thread... by peter
hi, i was just adding oil, (<6 oz), to the tranny's control case from inside the car and i find i can only add ~ 2 oz. i put the shifter in and fiddled it a bit but it appears that ~4 oz more is not going to fit...am i doing something wrong? back to the garage. tia, peter
March 10th 09 06:15 PM
by XS11E[_3_] Go to last post
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dreaded oil thread by peter
hi, this is what i am planning to do for initial engine startup. HD30W - initial startup until hot. drain and re-torque head 5/10w30 - up to 100 miles to work out any bugs 5/10w30 on going
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March 12th 09 12:07 AM
by XS11E[_3_] Go to last post
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trouble extracting header... by peter
hi, i am ready to lift the motor out but i cant see how to remove the header. (jr i believe), and i am concerned about crushing it. i have even tried to pull the steering column but dont see how to release the rod from the rack. im really stick and would like to get this done today as it is...
December 7th 06 07:22 PM
by peter Go to last post
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motor is out! by peter
after a couple stray wires and a stubborn heater hose, the power train came out. my cherry picker is pretty big and as i was pulling the unit out i was hoping i had enough room to clear the car. it is resting on a 2x4 next to the car. next, tranny to the shop to be checked out and strip to a...
December 7th 06 07:26 PM
by peter Go to last post
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determining ic for jr/sc by peter
HI, how can I determine If this ic: http://www.miataturbo.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7730 is appropiate for my rebuilt, 20 over engine and jr/sc? thanks, seeya in a couple days. peter
February 28th 07 12:51 AM
by Leon van Dommelen Go to last post
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cleaning engine compartment by peter
Hi, Any good ideas/suggestions on cleaning up an emgine compartment while the drive train is out? I dont have a floor drain or the ability to deal with lots of degreesers. Tia, peter
March 21st 07 02:45 AM
by Chris D'Agnolo Go to last post
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Painting blower? Exposed cam gears by peter
HI, Since I have the drive train out and I can never keep it as clean as I would like, I was considering painting some engine componets. any pros/cons about painting the blower? I know that white would be best, but I am sorta partial to aluminium :). Also, recently I saw a pic of a miata with...
March 25th 07 02:34 AM
by Chris D'Agnolo Go to last post
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need a alt bracket... by peter
for a 95 1.8. I dont know how I lost it duringengine removal and rebuild. Anyone have one? I am in CT. tia, peter
June 5th 07 01:17 PM
by peter Go to last post
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more progress on 95 drive train rebuild by peter
got the drive train in the car today. next steps: get some lost bolts, blower, ppf, drive shaft, exhaust, engine connections, dont want to forget oil(s), peter
June 11th 07 12:25 AM
by peter Go to last post
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thermo part needed by peter
Hi, while wiggling the motor into the car yesterday my helper broke the piece which is between the thermo housing and the block...anyone have one? its a 95 1.8. tia, peter
June 11th 07 10:53 PM
by peter Go to last post
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95 m-ed is spittin g by peter
hi, 95 w-ed w/ sebring blower, (~12k on the rebuilt drive train, 125k on chassis), generally runs fine however, there are times the tach jumps 3-400 rpm and the car spits/hesitates/stumbles. part of the blower install requires splicing wires into the cam position sensor harness, (i didnt do...
November 30th 10 12:05 AM
by Chris D'Agnolo[_2_] Go to last post
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